🔥 Creamy Southwest Chicken Taco Dip Warm • Cheesy • Bold Flavor • Crowd Favorite Yield Serves 6–8 Oven 375°F 🛒 Ingredients Creamy Base • 8 oz @Philly Cream Cheese , softened • ½ cup sour cream • 2½ teaspoons taco seasoning • ½ teaspoon cumin • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika • ¼ teaspoon chili powder • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • pinch salt & pepper • 1–2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Mix-Ins • 2 cups finely shredded rotisserie chicken • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained • ½ cup corn (thawed if frozen) • ½ cup black beans, rinsed & drained • ¾ cup shredded pepper jack cheese • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Topping • ½ to 1 cup additional shredded cheese 🍅 2-Minute Fresh Pico (Optional but Recommended) Adds freshness, color, and contrast. • 1 Roma tomato, diced small • 1 tablespoon finely diced onion • squeeze of fresh lime • pinch salt • pinch chopped cilantro Stir together and set aside. 🌿 Fresh Finish (After Baking) • chopped cilantro • squeeze of fresh lime • spoonfuls of fresh pico 🥄 Instructions 1️⃣ Preheat Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or your 36-oz oval @Lodge Cast Iron USA skillet. 2️⃣ Make the Flavor Base In a bowl, mix until smooth: • cream cheese • sour cream • taco seasoning • cumin • smoked paprika • chili powder • garlic powder • lime juice • salt & pepper 3️⃣ Add Mix-Ins Fold in: • shredded chicken • green chiles • corn • black beans • pepper jack • cheddar Mix until evenly combined. 4️⃣ Assemble Spread mixture into skillet or baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. 5️⃣ Bake Bake 20–25 minutes, until: ✔ hot & bubbly ✔ cheese melted ✔ edges lightly golden Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning if desired. 6️⃣ Finish & Serve Top with: • chopped cilantro • squeeze of fresh lime • small spoonfuls of fresh pico Serve hot with tortilla chips. #tacodip #appetizerdip #chickentacodip #southwestdip #creamysouthwestchickentacodip - @saltysprig